NBAA Announces Recipients of 2026 Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the 25 recipients of the 2026 Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship. The NBAA Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship program was established by NBAA and its Flight Attendants Committee to assist business aviation flight attendants/flight technicians in their role as crew members aboard business aircraft.

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First Class Airline Charter - Wings in the Blue

First Class Airline Charter - Wings in the Blue

Back in 2006, amidst the eagerly awaited arrival of the very light jet with Honda, Cessna, Embraer, Eclipse and other aircraft manufacturers trying to beat the race, The Air Charter Guide’s front cover advertiser was Blue Wings, a German airline offering adhoc group charter flights with an Airbus 320.

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NBAA Names Hubbard as Interim COO, Williams as SVP, Operations

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Board of Directors has named Dan Hubbard as interim chief operating officer, and designated Hubbard as the association’s day-to-day lead while President and CEO Ed Bolen takes a leave of absence for cancer treatment. Hubbard has been with NBAA for 22 years, and has served as its senior vice president for communications since 2008. 

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At 2026 NBAA-BACE, YoPro ‘Helpy Hour’ Pairs Networking With a Cause: Supporting Cancer Patients Seeking Treatment

Supporting worthy philanthropic causes is a key mission of the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) Young Professionals in Business Aviation Council (YoPro), which this year is donating its time and talent to support Corporate Angel Network (CAN) during a “Helpy Hour” at the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). The reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall Terrace. There, attendees can help assemble aviation-themed teddy bear kits for donation to Corporate Angel Network (CAN), a nonprofit organization that helps cancer patients access treatment by arranging free travel on business aircraft.

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Business Aviation Legend Roger Whyte to Receive NBAA’s Doswell Award

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will honor business aviation leader, former industry executive and steadfast industry advocate Roger Whyte with the association’s prestigious John P. “Jack” Doswell Award at the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) coming to Las Vegas, Oct. 20-22.

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CAN’s ‘Fund an Angel’ Returns to NBAA-BACE, Supporting Free Flights for Cancer Patients

To support its goal of providing free business aircraft flights for cancer patients seeking treatment, Corporate Angel Network (CAN) is hosting its annual “Fund an Angel” fundraiser at the 2026 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). The event is set for 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on the Waterbleau Terrace. Christopher Hanke will return as the event’s host.

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2026 NBAA Gold Wing Award Nominations Now Open: Journalists, Apply Today

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Gold Wing Award for Journalism Excellence honors outstanding, accurate and insightful reporting on business aviation topics, and is presented annually to journalists from trade or non-trade media outlets.

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Record-Breaking NBAA White Plains Forum Wows Thousands, Adds to Energy Ahead of NBAA-BACE

The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2026 White Plains Regional Forum, held yesterday at Westchester County Airport (KHPN), was one for the record books: a sold-out exhibit floor, a crowded aircraft showcase and a series of standing-room-only panel discussions, all under sunny May skies.

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